The police chiefs of Oakdale and Forest Hill were among those accused of filing false reports that allowed migrants to apply for visas intended for crime victims.

Four law enforcement officials, including two current police chiefs, are charged in connection with a scheme to fraudulently secure U.S. visas.

Federal authorities charged three current and former Louisiana police chiefs with taking money in exchange for filing false police reports, allowing illegal immigrants to seek a visa that will enable crime victims to stay in the United States and prevent them from being deported.